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UGH!!!! NO NO NO!!! WHY...????!

Seeing someone posted this on the feeds, I got intrigued… and decided to watch it.

The story follows Shen Meng (SM) and Chen Jia Wen (JW), who break up on 520 (May 20th), known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. However, something unexpected happens. The next morning, when they wake up, only to realize it’s the same day again.

Confused, they reach out to one of their friends, Zhao Ming Xi, who explains that they are trapped in a time loop and if they want to break free, they’ll need to figure out why—and how.

At first, they didn't believe it. They try ignoring it. Fighting it. But no matter what they do, the day resets. Then, they notice something unusual—the projector in their room. Which usually plays one of the promises they made during their relationship, suddenly changes after they “complete” one of those promises.

With that discovery, they play by the rules and do their best to fulfill each promise. One by one, the projector made them revisit the promises they made throughout their relationship

1st. They promise to keep each other alive at the end of the world.
2nd. They promise to buy each other something once they can afford it.
3rd. JW once said he wanted to put SM in his pocket so he could take her everywhere—so they held hands for 24 hours straight.
4th. They used to underestimate each other’s jobs—so this time, they swap identities and step into each other’s roles, truly experiencing what the other goes through.
5th. When one of them suddenly develops a terminal illness, they vow to do everything to save each other—even if it means kissing an ex to help the other.
6th. SM once said she’d only feel heart-fluttering for JW—not any other man. Can that still be true?
7th. The alternative universe.

The seventh time is entirely different. SM and JW wake up before they ever start dating. They do cross paths again—but this time, they decided to not become a couple. Instead, armed with the knowledge of the future, they reshaped their own future.

But is this truly the end?
Will they escape the loop for good, or could it begin all over again?

In the end, this drama is not just about completing tasks to break a time loop like many similar stories. The loop becomes a lesson — teaching SM and JW about love, about each other, and about the importance of the promises that they once gave each other.

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers. Overall I quite like this short drama. Included in one of my top titles for short drama, if not only for one major flaw…













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It's unfinished story… UGH!!! No, it's not open ending. It's unfinished story!!! And i really hate how they finished this short drama…

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The story spans over a decade and follows the complicated relationship between Ding Zhitong (ZT) and Gan Yang (GY).

The story begins on a university campus where ZT, a hardworking girl from a modest background, meets GY, a wealthy and popular "golden boy." While ZT is focused solely on survival and clearing her family's debts, GY is captivated by her tenacity. Despite their "social chasm," GY falls for ZT’s resilience and pursues her relentlessly. They eventually fall in love, finding common ground despite their different upbringings.

As graduation approaches, GY’s family business suddenly collapses, leaving him with astronomical debts. Believing he has no future and wanting to shield ZT from a life of financial struggle, GY makes the heartbreaking decision to break up with her without explaining his true situation. ZT, feeling betrayed and "dumped" without explanation, grows to resent him deeply as she faces her own life hardships alone.

A decade later, ZT has become a successful, high-ranking professional in the investment industry. Her life is orderly but emotionally cold. She crosses paths with GY again, who has spent years working from the bottom to rebuild his reputation and family legacy. ZT is tasked with a project that requires her to work directly with GY. They must navigate their past wounds, lingering hatred, and the undeniable chemistry that never truly went away.

Now the question:
? What did ZT face during their separation time…
? Will they be able to face their past and continue their relationship, or will the past still be the thorn in the flesh that still haunts them…

That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers.

This actually feels much like the story of Lighter & Princess. I must admit I haven’t watched Lighter & Princess, but I sneak peek into it a little bit, and for the first impression it’s kinda on the same vibe…

But overall, quite frankly I am quite bored with all kinds of stupid misunderstanding plot that ML & FL had… But, yeah… In the end this still considered quite good drama in the book

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Watched this because someone posted on feeds, curious I checked it. Turn out even though it's quite messy, this is actually quite good…

Let's discuss drama…

Story about Xia Jun Feng (JF), Professional race car driver who seeks treatment for his condition and meets urologist Jin Ye (JY). JY falls in love with JF at first sight and, under the guise of "treatment," gets closer to him. Their doctor-patient relationship soon crosses boundaries, and JY becomes an indispensable part of JF's life.

The biggest problem they have to face now is JF's dad. JF is a rich son of a wealthy man, his dad expected him to married & have children to continue their bloodline. JF even already had a fiancé ready for him to take it into next step. So, now how JF & JY face JF's dad & the world about their relationship...?

Yeah, as messy as the summary is, this short drama didn't care about doctor-patient law that prohibited doctors from dating his patients. Haha

But in terms of short drama, this has everything you need. Complete & compelling story that made you stick to your screen, chemistry between the couple, the ‘hot’ scene that made your breath stop. Hoho…

So, if you have just 2 hours to spend, this can be a good choice to watch…

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Another drama about coroner. Let's watch…

The story begins with a major political tragedy. Shen Wan (SW) is the daughter of a high-ranking official and renowned coroner. Her family is massacred after her father is falsely accused of aiding a disgraced prince, Prince of Jin. SW is the sole survivor.

To hide from her enemies and seek justice, SW assumes the identity of Qin Wan, a woman who died in a remote valley. Using her exceptional medical and forensic skills, she solves a series of eerie cases and eventually meets Yan Chi (YC), the crown prince of King Rui. YC is determined to clear Prince Jin’s name—an ambition that aligns perfectly with SW’s mission to vindicate her father. As a result, YC becomes SW’s strongest ally and protector.

Together, they travel back to the capital while unraveling a string of strange and mysterious cases. Along the way, their relationship deepens, gradually evolving from mere partners into something more…

After returning to the capital, the discovery of a skeleton leads to the reopening of Prince Jin’s case. As they dig deeper into the investigation, YC and SW uncover the truth and ultimately expose a shocking secret buried deep within the palace.

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ The chemistry between Landy Li & Ao Rui Peng not bad
+ The case & the overall plot are quite interesting
+ How funny that everyone definitely must be thrown up when they see their first autopsy. That's just so normal…
+ The way everyone around ML & FL support them

Overall this just another drama on my list

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Watch this for the MDL challenge. In the end, this one the movie that manage make me breathless when I watch it……

Let's begin our review…

The film is based on the real-life miracle landing of Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633 on May 14, 2018. During the flight from Chongqing to Lhasa, the cockpit windshield shattered at an altitude of nearly 30,000 feet, causing explosive decompression and extreme cold.

Maintaining an extraordinarily cool head, the captain, Liu Chuanjian successfully landed the plane at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport with no fatalities among the 119 passengers and 9 crew members.

Director Andrew Lau turns this true story into a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fuelled high-altitude blockbuster that will literally leave you breathless.
The kind of movie that doesn’t just show tension, it makes you *feel* it in your chest.

I am amazed with how calm the pilot & flight attendants were during the crisis. Especially the head flight attendant, she really did manage to keep her calm & composure even with all the panic passengers.

I was amazed by how composed the pilots and flight attendants stayed during the crisis. Especially the head flight attendant—her strength and professionalism stood out. Even with panicked passengers screaming around her, she kept her composure and did her job flawlessly.

This movie truly made me breathless during the most intense scenes. If you were sitting next to me, you’d find me gripping your hand during those moments…

If you love films that pump adrenaline straight into your veins—if you want to feel every second of danger, courage, and human willpower—and keep your heart racing, this is definitely one you need to watch.

I highly recommend it.

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Another Boun & Prem drama of course I watch this…

Punn, the owner of a vintage shop, is asked by a friend to restore a painting that was mysteriously vandalized in their gallery.

While working on it, Punn accidentally injures himself, and his blood stains the artwork. Unbeknownst to him, that single drop of blood awakens Ramil, the last descendant of an ancient vampire lineage who has been trapped inside the painting for over a century.

However, Ramil emerges weak and powerless, becoming the target of relentless Vampire Hunters. To reclaim his lost powers, Ramil needs to find his former servants—vampires who now live discreetly among humans. After reuniting with them and reclaiming his powers, the time finally comes to face the Hunters head-on.

And when they uncover who’s truly behind the hunt… it turns out to be someone unexpected. Someone close.

So now, can the conflict with the Hunters be resolved?
And who is really pulling the strings?
That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers. Now what I like and don't.
What I like:
+ Seeing Boun & Prem in another drama together.

What I don’t like:
- Interesting concept, but unfortunately very poor in implementation. Such as that horrific fighting scene…Thai or maybe just GMM-TV need better choreography for the fighting scene…
- All the cheesy acts that Boun did as Ramil.
- Too good of an ending… I don’t know how to put this into words… But I just feel they rush it toward the ending…

Overall I'm happy Boun & Prem can have a drama together again… For the drama itself I've seen better for sure…

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Finally this on Air...

Another NuNew & Zee drama—of course, here I come! This one was a long time in the making, but it's finally on our screens. From the moment the trailer first appeared, we could tell this was a big-budget production

Alright, let’s dive into the drama…

The story follows Khanin, the crown prince and heir of the Assavadevathin royal family, and his royal bodyguard Charan Phithakthewa, whose family has served as the Assavadevathin’s royal guards for generations.

The nation of Emmaly is known for its prosperity, rich in both land and water. It’s a monarchy divided into five regions, each led by a powerful family. According to royal law, each region must send an heir to compete for the throne. The winner’s father becomes the new king of Emmaly.

When Khanin was just a baby, he was secretly taken away from Emmaly after a plot to assassinate him and his mother. Raised far from the palace by an adoptive father, he grew up believing he was an ordinary boy, completely unaware of his true royal identity.

But as the day of the royal succession draws near, Khanin is suddenly pulled back into Emmaly’s world. That’s when he learns the truth about who he really is. Yet even after discovering his identity, he has no interest in claiming the throne. The only reason he returns is to uncover who ambushed him and put both him and his adoptive father in danger.

Charan, bound by duty as a royal guard, is tasked with bringing Khanin back to the country. Once they return, Charan becomes the only person Khanin can truly trust in this unfamiliar world. As they spend more time together, their bond deepens—day by day, they grow closer. The spark between them slowly begins to turn into something deeper.

Meanwhile, the royal succession process continues. Khanin must compete against two of his cousins: Ramil and Ava. While preparing for the competition, Khanin, with Charan’s help, also investigates what really happened to his adoptive father and the attack back home.

So, what will happen next?
– Will Charan uncover the truth behind the assassination attempt on Khanin?
– Who will win the royal competition and ascend the throne of Emmaly?
– And what about Khanin and Charan’s relationship — Will the nation—and Charan’s own family—accept them, or will they face opposition?

That's pretty much the story without giving more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ As usual, the chemistry of NuNew & Zee is always so hot & flammable…
+ The amazing location. It’s really one of the highest budgets for BL…
+ The interesting family dynamic, either it’s Khanin or his cousins
+ The adorable Chakri….

What I don't like:
- Too much steamy scenes… sometimes feel like watching half p*rn instead just another BL drama…
- They make Khanin too innocent until it feels fake.

Overall…. For a drama that makes me wait a few years before I can watch, it feels just overrated.

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Watched this, of course, for my Tan Jian Ci—and I’m so happy I did! This drama has a unique story about identity, self-acceptance, and learning to love who you are.

Let’s talk about the drama…

This is the story of Su Cheng Cheng (CC), a woman who struggles with low self-esteem due to her appearance. Adding to this low self-esteem is her pretty and very capable sister, Su Qing Li (QL). It's not that QL bullies or mocks her—in fact, she’s kind & always supportive of CC—but CC can’t help but feel the comparison between them.

One day, CC attends a high school reunion where she runs into her long-time crush, Tang Qi (TQ). At the reunion, CC accidentally got her face wet and was mocked by TQ. Embarrassed, she fled the scene.

Outside, CC met a woman selling flowers. The woman gave her a bracelet to thank her for the extra money for the flower. The bracelet turned out to be a special high-tech device that allowed CC to change her appearance.

At first, CC didn't know the bracelet's ability and couldn't control it when it changed her appearance and accidentally transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman. By coincidence, she meets TQ in this new form. Enchanted by her looks, TQ falls for her instantly.

Angry at being judged solely by her appearance, CC decides to teach him a lesson. When she learns to control the bracelet, she creates a new persona — Su Miao (SM) — and begins interacting with TQ under this identity. As SM, CC repeatedly rejects TQ — but when he refuses to give up on her, she starts planning how to make SM disappear forever.

Amidst all the chaos, one rainstorm day, the bracelet suddenly stopped working. When it turned on again, it turned out the system was updating. The problem was... CC was stuck in SM's body!

When the bracelet started working again, it brought many upgrades. So, together with her best friend and sister, CC began a plan to "murder" SM. When they successfully made SM disappear, TQ was heartbroken and depressed for a while. But with the support of his friends, TQ finally came to his senses and eventually recovered.

After that, CC uses the bracelet’s powers a few more times to help others, creating different identities. But each time she uses a new character, she crosses paths with TQ again. Unwittingly, she captures TQ's heart in the process, TQ begins falling for each new persona, again and again.

But just like with SM, CC eventually has to make each of these identities disappear. TQ, unaware of the truth, experiences heartbreak over and over again.

Eventually, things reach a breaking point. TQ is on the verge of emotional collapse and couldn't take any more heartbreak. That's when TQ finally saw CC in a different light. Around the same time, another person appeared who baffled TQ because that person also emitted the same characteristics as CC. Yes, as you can guess, that person was also another character created by CC.

TQ isn't a stupid man; he quickly put two and two together and planned to trick CC into confessing.

So, the question now is... What will CC do? Will she confess to her 'crime,' or will she let TQ catch her red-handed? If so, what will TQ's action be afterward?

That's pretty much the story without giving more spoilers. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ A powerful story about learning to accept yourself.
+ Unique storytelling — seeing things from both CC’s and TQ’s perspectives adds depth and humor.
+ One of the best on-screen friendships: CC & Lin Yuan (LY) are true besties—full of trust, loyalty, and no secrets.
+ CC has a loving and supportive family. From her sister to her parents, they were all very supportive and later became her emotional backbone when she needed them most.
+ A different approach to relationships from other Asian dramas, especially the relationship between LY and Gu Yu (GY). I'm genuinely happy that their relationship worked out in the end.
+ It's hilariously funny how almost every time CC got stuck in character mode while the bracelet was updating, she'd always run into TQ.
+ The moment of confession—when each family member opens up and admits their own part in the things that contributed to CC’s low self-esteem.
+ Tan Jian Ci was amazing! 😍

What I don't too like:
- Toward the end, the focus shifted a bit too much onto the main couple’s relationship. I was curious about GY’s mother’s reaction to LY & GY’s big relationship decision—but the story just glossed over it, leaving things vague.

Overall this is a truly unique drama that makes you wonder what you would do if you had access to such a magical bracelet. Beyond the fantasy element, it’s a heartfelt story about self-worth, identity, and learning to love yourself for who you are.

If you’re looking for something different from typical romantic dramas, this one is definitely worth watching!

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I’d been curious about this one for a while, but when I heard it had a second season, I got a bit lazy to start it. But I finally gave it a try… and wow, I’m so glad I did!

Finally—a sequel that actually feels like a sequel, not just a nameless spin-off or something slapped together with a "Part 2" label, like what happened with Ancient Love Poetry and The Last Immortal. I’m really happy when Dashing Youth (that comes out later even though that’s the prequel) not changing any names from this. Since I watched Dashing Youth first, it was really happy to recognize the characters names when watching this.

Anyway let's talk drama…

The story follows a group of young martial artists on their journey of growth, discovery, and destiny.

It opens with Lei Wu Jie, a passionate young disciple who is eager to prove himself. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally damages the Villa of Fallen Snow while trying to fend off some robbers. The villa is run by the innkeeper, Xiao Se. To make up for the trouble, Wu Jie invites Xiao Se to travel with him.

Along the way, they meet more companion—Wu Xin, Sikong Qian Luo, Tang Lian, and Ye Ruo Yi—and get swept into a much bigger adventure filled with danger, secret identities, and palace intrigue—long-buried battle for the throne.

As secrets begin to unravel, one of them must face the truth of their past and decide whether to embrace a destiny far greater than they ever imagined.

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ The strong & great friendship between all the characters.
+ A beautiful martial art dance choreography—some of the most beautiful martial arts performances I’ve seen.
+ A beautiful mix of martial art & palace intrigue.
+ A seamless continuation between Dashing Youth and The Blood of Youth.
+ Like many Wuxia-focused dramas, there’s very little romance.
+ No open ending or annoying cliffhanger—something I really appreciate, especially with a second season already confirmed

What I don’t like:
– Many BS about sword power & soul.

Overall, The Blood of Youth is a beautifully crafted wuxia drama with strong character bonds, elegant fight scenes, and a compelling storyline. If you enjoyed Dashing Youth, you’ll definitely want to continue with this one.

I’m excited to see what happens next—I can’t wait to watch the next part of their journey!

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Long time since I heard about this one, finally decided to check this out.

The story is about Chu Sang U, a very strict computer science student who gets left by his teammates to complete a group project alone. Frustrated, he removes their names and submits the work under his own name. This decision negatively affects Jang Jae Yeong, a popular design major whose dreams of studying abroad are jeopardized when he loses credit for the project.

Furious, Jang confronts Chu, only to be coldly rejected by him and given an explanation of how he was left alone to do all the work. The two part ways holding a grudge against each other.

Apart from his problems with Jang, Chu is in the middle of a new project that requires an illustrator. He takes interest in one particular artist—who, to his surprise, turns out to be none other than Jang.

At first, Chu is reluctant to work with Jang. However, Jang’s work fits perfectly with his vision. After some time both decided to shallow their grudge and decided to work together. As they're forced to work closely together, an unexpected attraction begins to develop between them.

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ The chemistry between Chu & Jang is quite ok.
+ I quite enjoyed the way their relationship developed over time

What I don't like:
- At times, their relationship feels a bit forced. It's hard to explain exactly why, but there were moments where the progression didn't feel entirely natural. Not because of the actor chemistry tho...

Overall this is quite a good drama to watch.

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My May 2025 recommendations challenge

Watch this for my May 2025 recommendations challenge by DaffodilDaze. As usual, it was quite a headache trying to read MDL’s summary, so let's start with the story…

This is a story about family dynamics, self-discovery, and friendship.

The story about Tong and Mew, who meet when Mew moves into Tong’s grandma’s house and becomes his neighbor. Mew is a quiet boy who is often bullied by his classmates because they think he’s too feminine or "sissy." Their friendship begins when Tong saves Mew from bullies one day.

One day, Tong’s older sister goes missing during a hiking trip with her friends. Because of that tragedy, Tong and his family decide to move out of their old home. As a result, Tong and Mew grow apart and lose touch.

Years later, they meet again and begin reconnecting. This time, Mew is forming a band with his friends, where he serves as the lead singer and composer. When Mew reunites with Tong, he’s struggling to write a love song. Meanwhile, Tong is dealing with his own issues—he’s in the middle of questioning his sexuality, and there are problems at home due to his father turning to drinking after losing his daughter.

So, how does their story progress from here? Will rekindling their friendship help them face and overcome their personal struggles?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I liked:
- The story feels very close to reality.
- I really appreciate how Tong and Mew take their time to understand and admit their sexuality, instead of rushing into things like many typical teenage characters do.

What I don't like:
- The mystery involving June. I’m really curious about who she is.
- It’s a beautiful theatrical drama, but I don’t really like this kind of drama.

Overall, I’m happy that DaffodilDaze picked this for me. If I had waited to watch it on my own, it would’ve stayed at the bottom of my list

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I’ve wanted to watch this for a long time, but I was a bit hesitant. Still, I’m happy I finally added it to my list.

A long time ago, I watched a version of this story starring Tony Leung. Haha… So yeah, I only vaguely remember the plot. But since this new version stars Chen Zhe Yuan and Hu Yi Tian as the leads, of course I still wanted to watch it.

This is the story of a crazy woman’s obsession: Yao Yue (YY) who falls in love with Jiang Feng (JF), but JF doesn’t love her — instead, he loves YY’s maid. In a fit of jealousy, YY kills JF and his wife. When she tries to kill their twin sons, YY’s sister, Lian Xing (LX), suggests they separate the twins. That way, when they grow up, they’ll end up killing each other instead.

So the plan begins.

YY and LX take one of the twins and raise him themselves, naming him Hua Wu Que (HWQ) . The other twin is taken by JF’s sworn brother, Yan Nan Tian (YNT). Before YNT can bring the child home, he decides to seek revenge on the mastermind behind JF’s death — Jiang Qin (JQ) . Unfortunately for YNT, JQ had already planned to destroy him. YNT ends up trapped in the Villains’ Valley, and because of that, the second twin is raised by the Ten Great Villains, who name him Xiao Yu (XY).

The Ten Great Villains try to raise XY to be the top villain in the martial arts world. Fortunately, they fail at making him truly evil. Instead, over the years, XY becomes a mischievous prankster — clever, playful, but with a good heart.

One day, XY decides to leave the Villains’ Valley and begin his journey into the martial arts world. Once outside, he meets many people — both good and bad. Some are like durians: rough on the outside, but soft and kind inside. Others are wolves in sheep’s clothing.

Most importantly, during his journey, XY meets HWQ and also probably his first love, Tie Xin Lan. Along the way, XY makes friends, gains enemies, and slowly uncovers the truth about his past.

So how does the journey between XY and HWQ end? Will they ever discover that they’re actually twin brothers? Or will they fall right into YY’s plan and end up killing each other?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Chen Zhe Yuan and Hu Yi Tian gave great performances. Especially Chen Zhe Yuan — this role showed a side of him I haven’t seen before, which was a nice surprise.
+ Blood relations can be a really fascinating theme. You can't deny or hide your blood ties no matter how hard you try.
+ Even though I watched it now, I didn’t feel like the story was outdated at all.
+ I really hope more modern dramas can have interesting stories like this one. No matter how many times it's been remade, it never feels boring.

What I don't like:
- I wasn’t a fan of the final scene. While the story technically wraps up all the main conflicts, adding just a few more minutes would have made it perfect. For example, if all 2 main couples had gathered together at the end, ready to start a new journey in the martial arts world...

Overall, this classic story gets a fresh twist with newer faces in the lead roles, bringing back some fun and excitement to the drama.

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Long time heard about this one, finally watched this.

Story about Hira, who is at the bottom of the class, because of his closed & introverted personality and stuttering speech. Because of his personality since childhood, his worried parents consulted a doctor & he gave a suggestion to give Hira a camera. Since then, Hira views the world through his camera lens.

New school years have always been stressful days for Hira because he had to introduce himself in front of the class again. But this year, because of Kiyoi Sou, who walks through the classroom door at the exact time Hira introduces himself, Hira regards him as his ‘hero’.

Apart from that, Hira is also mesmerized with Kiyoi beauty. When Kiyoi notices it, Hira finds himself pulled into Kiyoi's gravity, following him everywhere and attending to his every need.

Popularity comes easily to beautiful Kiyoi, who is always surrounded by his classmates. But one day, everything comes crumbling down, when Kiyoi fails to get into the stardom. Suddenly everyone starts to bully Kiyoi & when that happens, only Hiro still stands by Kiyoi's side, and even defends him.

After that, their relationship started to become more intimate. but at the same time the graduation day is also approaching. So, how will the relationship between Kiyoi & Hira go forward when they separate after high school…?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ The chemistry between Hagiwara Riku & Yagi Yusei
+ The good 2nd lead, Koyama Kazuki. Sometimes the best thing about Japanese drama is how they really respect people's boundaries…

What I don’t like:
- The stupid master - servant relationship between Kiyoi & Hira. Sometimes I really don’t understand Japan… Maybe to Japanese people this is quite usual, but I don’t agree with it…

Overall this is quite good for the Japan BL I’ve watched so far…

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My April 2025 recommendations challenge

Watch this for my April 2025 recommendations challenge by TianD.

Story about M, a young man who decided to drop everything to look after his dying grandmother. However, it is not out of love that he took the role of a devoted grandson but for a hope of substantial inheritance worth millions.

M got the idea from his cousin, Mui, who got the biggest inheritance from her grandpa after she took care of him during his final days. So, hoping to get the same result with Mui, M is going to great lengths to become the apple of his demanding grandmother’s eye before time runs out.

At first, M was indeed doing it half-heartedly & his grandma knows it by heart. So, M goes to Mui again to learn about ‘the fastest’ way to win his grandma's heart. Mui 'teaches’ her way to M. So, slowly but sure, day by day M is getting closer to his grandma.

But was all M efforts taken into account by his grandmother? Will M get the inheritance he hopes in the end…?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Told a story about the bitter truth about the reality of family and money:
> Where sometimes filial and desire for inheritance overlap.
> We really can't measure the love of our elders or between siblings to their mother with younger generations the same.
+ In the end M did learn about his grandma loneliness & really did all the grandson has to do with his whole heart.

What I don't like:
- How the title is kinda misleading. I think it's better with the other version, The Chinese Family. Reading the title I kinda hope they help each other to gather the money for their grandma.

Overall this good movies that really tell the truth between expectations & reality in the family. And also how to genuinely put ur heart for ur family

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My April 2025 recommendations challenge

Watch this for my April 2025 recommendations challenge by 𝑰𝑼 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏. Quite a unique story about Reborn for Second Chance that is quite different from other similar stories.

Story about Dou Zhao (DZ), who at the start of the drama as the wife of Jining’s Marquis [Wei Ting Yu (TY)] and Song Mo (SM), a rebel who demanded the emperor to find the one who was responsible for his uncle's death. On the same day SM started his rampage in the capital, DZ also finds her husband having an affair with her step sister, Dou Ming (DM). Trying to break from the marriage, DZ instead finds herself entangled by SM, because her husband (TY) pinned herself for having an affair with SM. With that excuse, TY and the man behind the mask had the reason to exterminate SM & DZ.

When everything was so chaotic & the evil plan to exterminate SM & DZ seemed successful; DZ woke up and found herself back to her childhood (around age 10). Shocked by the fact but happy because she can meet her mother again. DZ also finds out, she brought the book of prophecies from the previous life to this new life. With this knowledge ahead, DZ plans to change something for the future. So, she started to live her life again as a kid.

But before she could truly grasp the reality, she found herself having to mourn for her mother’s death again. But this time, she is well aware of the reason for her mother’s death & plans carefully about her steps to make a difference to the cause of her mother’s death, her father’s concubine, Wang Ying Xue (YX). Oh and a big difference indeed she made to YX & her daughter, DM, life.

In the previous life, YX & DM had a happy life by gaining all the support they needed from their father [Dou Shi Ying (SY)] & Dou’s family. But this time, DZ made sure it didn’t happen like before, DZ made SY feel guilty for her mother’s death & made the marriage life between SY & YX quite unhappy. And another difference this time, DM wasn't raised by YX herself & that’s really made the DM’s personality quite a big difference. This is important for later.

And after this we jump to the main event, where DZ starts to live her life in the countryside guarded by her grandma. In the countryside, with the knowledge of important future events & the help from the book of prophecies, DZ starts to plan her future & her wealth. DZ gets quite a name for herself in the countryside. And she just lived freely in her youth, until the day came that she must come to the capital…

In the capital, she once again entangled herself to SM & TY. And it’s all stretched all the way to the messed up political chaos. So, how in the end SM & DZ manage to get away from all of that…? Will what happened in the future last time also happen this time…? Or will DZ manage to change all of it…?

That's pretty much the story without giving the spoiler. Now what I like and don't.

What I like:
+ Quite an interesting story that is quite different from other similar tropes. Although ML also returned to his childhood, he didn’t really remember much & just lived his life to the fullest.
+ Some people's personalities are really changing, and the biggest change is DM. She’s changed from a green tea girl to a kind but weak girl. Really talk about the butterfly effect & how the environment you grow up in really affects you.
+ How DZ & SM support each other
+ All the support DZ & SM get from their friends

What I don’t like:
- Although it is an interesting story, unfortunately not so much in the overall story. They overcomplicated the plot with all the entangled chess play. I mean in the end it’s all just one man’s plan, that in the end I really don't know should be praise or just condemn it because it's just a messed for me
- FL & ML are not as smart as I hope

Overall this is quite a good story. But if you want to watch a more interesting and better story about changing the future, just look for another title.

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